United Kingdom Visas
Published visa routes into United Kingdom — grouped by purpose, with links to route dossiers, comparisons and related VisaPathways planning tools.
This page covers visas and routes to United Kingdom. For routes from United Kingdom as an origin, see the country overview.
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Work routes to United Kingdom
Explore all Work VisasBangladesh to United Kingdom Work visa
Bangladesh → United Kingdom · Work visa · Employer assigns a valid Certificate of Sponsorship; applicant files within its validity window, pays the application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, provides identity/biometrics and documents, and normally receives an outside-UK decision within 3 weeks.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Sri Lanka to United Kingdom Work visa
Sri Lanka → United Kingdom · Work visa · Usually around 3 weeks after applying, but preparation can take longer
Reviewed 3 June 2026
Maldives to United Kingdom Skilled Worker visa
Maldives → United Kingdom · Skilled Worker visa · GOV.UK states applicants outside the UK usually get a decision within 3 weeks after applying online, proving identity, and providing documents; fees and IHS depend on job, length, and circumstances.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Bhutan to United Kingdom Work visa
Bhutan → United Kingdom · Work visa · Usually around 3 weeks after identity and documents are provided outside the UK
Reviewed 21 June 2026
Pakistan to United Kingdom Work Visa
Pakistan → United Kingdom · Work Visa · Usually about 3 weeks after identity and documents
Reviewed 21 June 2026
Sri Lanka to United Kingdom Work visa
Sri Lanka → United Kingdom · Work visa · Several weeks to several months
Reviewed 8 June 2026
Study routes to United Kingdom
Explore all Study VisasPakistan to United Kingdom Student visa
Pakistan → United Kingdom · Student visa · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Bangladesh to United Kingdom Student visa
Bangladesh → United Kingdom · Student visa · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
India to United Kingdom Student visa
India → United Kingdom · Student visa · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Maldives to United Kingdom Student visa
Maldives → United Kingdom · Student visa · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Nepal to United Kingdom Student visa
Nepal → United Kingdom · Student visa · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Sri Lanka to United Kingdom Student visa
Sri Lanka → United Kingdom · Student visa · Several weeks to several months
Reviewed 8 June 2026
Bhutan to United Kingdom Student visa
Bhutan → United Kingdom · Student visa · Timing depends on admission, Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies issuance, financial-evidence timing, biometrics, and current UK processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Other published routes to United Kingdom
Visit and specialty routes that are published but sit outside the work and study purpose hubs.
Pakistan to United Kingdom Visitor Visa
Pakistan → United Kingdom · Visitor Visa · Usually about 3 weeks after biometrics and documents
Reviewed 21 June 2026
Maldives to United Kingdom visit Visa
Maldives → United Kingdom · visit · The earliest application date is 3 months before travel; the standard 6-month visitor visa costs GBP 135.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Sri Lanka to United Kingdom Visit visa
Sri Lanka → United Kingdom · Visit visa · Several days to several weeks
Reviewed 9 June 2026
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Maldives to United Kingdom Skilled Worker visa
Maldives → United Kingdom · Skilled Worker visa · GOV.UK states applicants outside the UK usually get a decision within 3 weeks after applying online, proving identity, and providing documents; fees and IHS depend on job, length, and circumstances.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Maldives to United Kingdom visit Visa
Maldives → United Kingdom · visit · The earliest application date is 3 months before travel; the standard 6-month visitor visa costs GBP 135.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Pakistan to United Kingdom Visitor Visa
Pakistan → United Kingdom · Visitor Visa · Usually about 3 weeks after biometrics and documents
Reviewed 21 June 2026
Bhutan to United Kingdom Work visa
Bhutan → United Kingdom · Work visa · Usually around 3 weeks after identity and documents are provided outside the UK
Reviewed 21 June 2026
Pakistan to United Kingdom Work Visa
Pakistan → United Kingdom · Work Visa · Usually about 3 weeks after identity and documents
Reviewed 21 June 2026
Bangladesh to United Kingdom Work visa
Bangladesh → United Kingdom · Work visa · Employer assigns a valid Certificate of Sponsorship; applicant files within its validity window, pays the application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, provides identity/biometrics and documents, and normally receives an outside-UK decision within 3 weeks.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Pakistan to United Kingdom Student visa
Pakistan → United Kingdom · Student visa · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Bangladesh to United Kingdom Student visa
Bangladesh → United Kingdom · Student visa · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026